Major Changes on Houston’s Shopping Scene

Wave of New Stores is Making a Super Impact

Massimo Duti joins a collection of new stores in the Galleria's new wing.

The shopping scene in Houston is forever changing — and growing more upscale. It can be difficult to keep up with all the new stores and big events, but don’t worry: PaperCity has you covered.

Houston’s fashion and design community is making its mark on Super Bowl LI with LAUNCH, an exclusive pop-up shop taking over the ground floor of Partnership Tower (701 Avenida De Las Americas.).

At the helm of the endeavor — PR firm Squid Inc.’s Sydney Dao (sister to fashion designer and Project Runway season two winner Chloe Dao); and Houston First Corporation, which manages some of the city’s premier convention and art institutions including Hilton Americas-Houston and George R. Brown Convention Center.

The pop-up will feature nearly 15 local designers and artisans including Chloe Dao, fashion illustrator RongRong Devoe, clothing line Onyii, fair-trade accessories line La Mochi, and jewelry line Temple Street. LAUNCH runs through Saturday, February 26.

NYX Cosmetics debuts its Galleria boutique this spring. The professional makeup and beauty retailer also launched its first Houston-area location in The Woodlands Mall last week.

Inside the new NYX Cosmetics boutique at The Woodlands Mall (Photo by Roswitha Vogler)

Australian skincare brand Aesop will open its first Houston brick-and-mortar location on Montrose later this year. Look for plant-based skin, hair, and body products including parsley-seed cleansers and sage and cedar scalp treatment.

German-based kitchen designer Leicht takes over the former Relish Fine Foods space at 3951 San Felipe Street on Monday, January 30.

Luxury custom clothier Established Bespoke ditches its West University digs for a new location at The Jones on Main (708 and 712 Main Street), the building which once housed the original Sakowitz Department Store. Specializing in custom men’s suits, expert tailoring, and ready-to-wear collections, Established Bespoke will open early this year.

J. McLaughlin has opened its second Houston location in Town and Country Village at 600 West Sam Houston Parkway North.